David Lynch is Working on a Memoir

David Lynch wants to clear up a few things about his life and career, and he plans to do so in an upcoming memoir. He’s teamed up with journalist Kristine McKenna to write the book—titled “Life and Work”—which will be based off a series of interviews with the director’s friends, family and collaborators. “I want to get all the right information in one place, so …

Hilarious Fake Halloween Costumes

Jeff Wysaski—the prankster behind Pleated Jeans—has spent the better part of the past year placing fake ads around local stores. With Halloween quickly approaching, Wysaski decided to aim his latest antics toward costumes, dreaming up hilariously ridiculous outfit ads and posting them for actual shoppers to see. These include “Sexy Potato,” which comes with a potato tunic and fishnet stockings, and “Afraid of Socks”—an ultra …

The Richness of “Poor” Places

National Geographic is currently sorting through thousands of submissions to its annual photo contest, but NPR has already plucked out a few of its favorites. From buffalo-racing in Bali to locals laying out on the rooftops of Varanasi, India, each of the selected images highlight the vibrant, charming and complex daily lives of those living in developing countries. And, though they’re often deemed as “poor” …